Was planning to go to Paris for the sales, but was diverted to Antwerp instead. Home of Rubens, Dries Van Notes and frites β ok by me! Hopped an empty Eurostar to Brussels and then a connecting train to Antwerp β total of 3 hours to a different world and we found there were so many things to do in Antwerp. There were a load of great finds and some memorable eats. The sleeps were not so great β tried two as one friend had not checked res confirmation and we were booted out after a night.
Must admit that frites were not up to my high expectationsβ¦but that did not stop me from having some at every meal bar breakfast. I still am kicking myself for not buying a pair of Sergio Rossi royal blue suede boots. VERSO Langegasthuisstraat 11 Gorgeous department store with a great bar attached β had a fire going and comfy seats β wanted to sit down and enjoy but it closes at The girls did very well here.
Love that the saint was resting on the chaise-lounge. All of these are fabulous examples of Belgian cuisine! If you want to make a Belgian favorite, see below for a simple recipe!
No matter what, it tasted great especially washed down with a Belgian raspberry beer. Great local place. Next door, they sell bottles that you can take home with you. Prune was my favorite but the Cypriot thinks it tastes like cough medicine. I do not agree hic. This lovely restaurant serves you a bucket of mussels β about a kilo.
They have about seven different kinds including white wine, Provencal and garlic and cream. The other food looked fabulous and our dessert was homemade coffee ice cream with hot fudge. No wonder I gained weight this trip! Their cheese croquettes another Belgian specialty should have a warning attached and their stew looked amazing.
